Postdoctoral position in the research project: Advancing Building in School: Science and technology in SHAPE (ABIS)

A two-year Postdoctoral position in the research project: Advancing Building in School: Science and technology in SHAPE (ABIS)

The research project Advancing Bildung in School: Science and Technology in SHAPE (ABIS) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position based in the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas at Aarhus University. ABIS is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and is a collaboration between four partner institutions, with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) serving as the lead institution. ABIS is an empirically grounded research project that explores how humanities and social science subjects in schools (SHAPE subjects) can develop ways of knowing about science and technology that contribute to Bildung [dannelse]. The position is expected to begin from February 1 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The place of work will be Aarhus University, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 7, 8000 Aarhus C.

Read more about the ABIS Project here: https://www.sdu.dk/da/nyheder/nnf_bevilling_dannelsesbegreb

The position

The position contributes to the theoretical and innovative work of the ABIS project, which develops the epistemological and didactical foundations for advancing Bildung through the integration of science and technology within SHAPE subjects

To support this work, we are seeking a scholar with a solid background in fields such as Science Studies, Educational Research, Subject education, History of Ideas and Philosophy, or other relevant disciplines.

The two-year postdoctoral position focuses on bridging research on scientific and technological literacy with Bildung traditions and conceptualisations, thereby building the foundations for didactical frameworks that integrate science and technology within SHAPE subjects focusing here mainly on History/historie, L1/dansk, and Social Science/samfundsfag.

The research is expected to result in high-quality international publications, including both co-authored and single-authored works, that advance scholarship on the relationships between scientific literacy, technological literacy, and Bildung. Expected research outputs also include contributing to the organisation of academic conferences, as well as a range of outreach and knowledge dissemination activities, including the ABIS project teacher education program

Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas at the School of Culture and Society at AU and the ABIS project are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive academic community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, because we believe diverse perspectives and experiences improve research, support collaboration, and deepen our shared engagement with society.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in History of Ideas, Science Studies, Philosophy, Educational Research, subject education, or related areas relevant to the position or they must document equal qualifications.

Application deadline

29 Sep. 23:59 CEST 

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The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.